Weedeater primer bulb

ldj · Mar 29, 2020

Can I bypass primer bulb? If so I'm sure it might take a few pulls to get startedl

old · Mar 29, 2020

Yes but the primer bulb works as a choke does so it could be very hard to get started

Chilidog15 · Mar 29, 2020

I have replaced primer bulbs .Obtained from small engine online parts companies like Jacks Small Engine. Easy to replace. sometimes you need to push the new bulb in using a certain sized socket wrench depending on the brand of your motor

Steve@Advance · Mar 29, 2020

I guess you could, but it would be easier in the long run to fix it right.

You can find the bulbs at most hardware stores unless it?s a remote.

Probably need to prime it to get it running long enough to fill the fuel chambers.

Jack345 · Mar 29, 2020

Several different sizes, I purchase in advance & have some on hand for spring start up season. check them out on Ebay or Amazon . Get all you need for years for $5.00 delivered.

flembo · Mar 29, 2020

Replacing the one on my Homelite weed eater was easy and cheap.

glennster · Mar 29, 2020

menards has the primer bulb assortment in stock. also fuel line assortments.

RM-MN · Mar 30, 2020

I keep a small squirt can with gasoline it in for the engines that haven't been started for a while. A small squirt down the carburetor throat with the air filter of guarantees that there is fuel getting to the engine. It does the same thing as the primer bulb but with a more positive action as I can see the gasoline going into the carburetor.

T.R.K. · Mar 30, 2020

Is this the primer on the end of the 'choke' shaft on the carburetor? If so, you can use another primer mounted near it. Walbro makes one
with 2 mounting holes like goes in the cheaper Poulan chainsaws.

This is assuming that everything else on the Weed Eater is still in good condition. They aren't built to last very long.

Texasmark1 · Mar 30, 2020

ebay sells them. Not sure you want to bypass it. Way more stress on you without it.....and the baloney about 3 pumps and pull the cord, if it's been sitting
for several months, how about 5 for starters.

TimV · Mar 30, 2020

I've seen others bypass them and use a squirt of gas down the carb throat to start the engine but I've always had better luck just replacing them. Got my last assortment pack of bulbs at Tractor Supply as I happened to be in the vicinity anyway, but plenty of places sell either the assortment packs or the bulbs individually if you know what one you need. Local NAPA has also been able to match me up on several occasions if I take in the old one.

ztrmowers · Mar 31, 2020

you can but why just fix what you got and be done with it they are simple to find and cheap

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